Your next steps after registration: school orientation, everyday routines and a practical readiness checklist to help your K2 child settle into Primary 1 in 2027.
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P1 registration 2026 is for children starting Primary 1 in January 2027, born between 2 January 2020 and 1 January 2021 (both dates inclusive). The online phases for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents ran from June to August. Families with a confirmed place can now focus on school orientation and the transition from K2.
Still waiting for an international-student outcome? MOE will notify applicants by email by the end of October. That timeline is separate from the completed citizen and PR phases. See the international-applicant guidance below.
Registration year and school-entry year are different. MOE’s announced changes apply from the 2027 registration exercise, for P1 entry in 2028. The dates below are a record of the 2026 exercise, not the next registration calendar.
MOE explains these steps in its school orientation guidance and preschool-to-primary transition advice. Your school will provide its own dates and instructions.
Use this as a gentle conversation starter over the next few months. It is not an admission test or a requirement to master the P1 syllabus before school begins. Pick one or two skills to practise together.
Notice what feels comfortable and what needs support. If your child is worried, listen first and talk with their kindergarten teacher or future school. Our full Primary 1 preparation guide has more ideas for home practice.
Looking for English and Maths support? Edufarm’s P1 Preparatory programme for K2 children develops early reading, writing and numeracy alongside classroom habits. A class is optional; ask us about a suitable class and current availability if your child would benefit from additional support.
These citizen and PR registration windows have closed. The table is retained for reference. Phase eligibility matters; families whose application was unsuccessful could move to the next phase for which their child was eligible.
| Phase | Registration | Results | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 30 Jun – 2 Jul | 8 Jul | Child has a sibling currently studying in the school |
| Phase 2A | 9 – 10 Jul | 17 Jul | A parent or sibling is an alumnus; or a parent is on the School Advisory/Management Committee or staff; or the child is from the school's MOE Kindergarten |
| Phase 2B | 20 – 21 Jul | 27 Jul | Parent has volunteered at the school (40+ hours); or is a member of the affiliated church/clan; or an active community leader |
| Phase 2C | 28 – 30 Jul | 11 Aug | SC and PR children not yet registered could apply here (at least 40 places are kept aside for this phase) |
| Phase 2C Supplementary | 17 – 18 Aug | 27 Aug | Children not successful in Phase 2C, registering at a school with vacancies |
For official eligibility and registration guidance, refer to MOE’s registration phases page. If your child still has no confirmed school place, contact MOE for advice.
International students follow a separate process. For the 2026 exercise, the indication-of-interest window was 19–25 May 2026. MOE says applicants will receive an email by the end of October stating whether a place has been offered. Admission is not guaranteed.
If your child receives an offer, follow the instructions in the email to register at the designated school. Check MOE’s international-student guidance for the official process.
Yes. The 2026 exercise is for children born between 2 January 2020 and 1 January 2021, both dates inclusive, who start Primary 1 in January 2027. The 2027 registration exercise is for the following intake, starting P1 in 2028.
No. The 2026 Phase 2C Supplementary registration window was 17–18 August. If your child still has no confirmed school place, contact MOE for advice rather than waiting for another 2026 registration phase.
MOE says international applicants who submitted their indication of interest in May will receive an email outcome by the end of October 2026. Admission is not guaranteed. If offered a place, follow the registration instructions in that email.
Follow your primary school’s orientation and administrative instructions. Check uniforms, textbooks, school transport and student care arrangements, and practise the daily routine with your child.
A preparation class is optional. Look at the support your child needs, their kindergarten experience and your family routine. Edufarm’s P1 Preparatory programme offers English and Maths support for K2 children; ask us about suitable classes and current availability.
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